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EAS Flight Training takes pride in our knowledgeable, reliable, and consistent staff. The crew is not here for just the job, but here for future pilots. With a combined total of over 75 years of knowledge and experience, our instructors make flying and flight instruction their passion
as well as their career choice. This passion extends to each student, as the instructors work diligently every day to prepare you for your aviation career.
Justin has been flying since 1990 and founded the flight school in 1997. He holds FAA certifications for multi-engine commercial and Instrument as well as airframe and powerplant mechanic, inspector authorization, advanced ground instructor, remote pilot, and is an FAA-certified written exam test proctor. Justin enjoys teaching ground school classes, providing aviation career consulting as well as aircraft purchase evaluations and aircraft management services for customers when needed.
Justin combined his passion for business & airplanes after an introductory flight lesson in 1989, and the business was built from there.
Sam has been flying with EAS Flight Training since 2020 and recently received his Flight Instructors Certificate. He came to work as a flight instructor for EAS in 2024. He also holds his Commercial pilot certificate for single & multi-engine aircraft as well as an Instrument rating.
Sam has acquired several hundreds of hours of flight experience since getting his private pilot certificate with us in 2021 and looks forward to sharing that experience with you.
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Ivan is a flight instructor at our EAS location in Aurora and teaches private, Instrument and commercial pilots. Ivan also conducts flight reviews for bringing existing pilots into currency and proficiency.
Ivan has been flying since 2015 and has a professional pilot degree from the University of Central Missouri. He completed his Instructor & Instrument Instructor certifications here at EAS and came to work for us in the spring of 2024. Ivan holds certifications for commercial pilot airplane single and multi-engine land, instrument, and instrument flight instructor ratings for airplane single-engine.
Ivan looks forward to flying with his students each day and is excited to share his knowledge and love of flying with all.
Seth started with EAS Flight Training, and has been instructing for us since the spring of 2018. Seth has many years and hours of experience as CFI/CFII & MEI. He is excited about helping make your dreams of becoming a pilot come true. He is available by appointment only at our Aurora and Monett locations.
Drew began his aviation journey in June 2021 and has been passionate about flying ever since. He earned his Commercial Pilot Certificate in July 2023 and became a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) in May 2024. Drew completed all of his flight training at Premier Flight Center and obtained his CFI certification with EAS Flight Training. Now, as a dedicated instructor, he is excited to share his knowledge and help aspiring pilots achieve their goals in aviation.
After being raised as a farm kid in Soutwest Missouri, Darren took his first lesson in 2020. After obtaining his Private Pilot Certificate he decided that flying for fun and on the weekends was not enough to scratch his flying itch. Darren finished his training in Kansas City and came to EAS with his tailwheel, high-performance and complex endorsements in addition to being an instrument instructor and Multi-engine instructor. Darren is an excellent instructor and would be happy to help you with achieving you aviation goals!
Bart is a ground and flight instructor for private, instrument, commercial, and airline transport pilots in both single and
multi-engine aircraft. Bart also does instruction for the initial flight instructor rating (CFI) as well as ad on ratings for instrument instructor (CFII) and multi-engine instructor (MEI).
He has been instructing full time for EAS Flight Training since the spring of 2017 and looks forward to helping you with whatever certificate or rating you need.
Mike Rasico is a Flight Instructor at EAS and teaches private pilot and commercial students. He has been flying for 18 years and a part of the EAS crew Since 2019. He holds certifications for commercial airplane single-engine land and sea, instrument airplane, Certified Flight Instructor and advanced ground instructor.
Aviation seemed out of reach for Mike while growing up. It was an encouraging wife from an aviation family that inspired Mike to take lessons. From there, the rest is history. Mike now gets to share the joy of flying with others while encouraging them along their journey.
Guy joined the Army out of high school and had jobs in many different fields until the pandemic hit. At that point he decided to pursue an aviation career. Guy has been flying since 2021
and after obtaining his flight instructor certificate joined EAS in the spring of 2024.
Guy is an excellent pilot and enjoys teaching the next generation of aviators the skills needed to be safe and successful in this industry.
Grant started with EAS Flight Training in 2016 and earned his private pilot certificate. He then attended the University of Central Missouri and received a bachelors degree in airport management & professional pilot. He received his initial instructors certificate as well as his instrument flight instructor in 2022. Grant joined our flight instruction team at the Aurora location in 2023 and looks forward to helping all of his students attain their goals in flying.
Christian began taking lessons part time with EAS in February of 2020. He soon earned his private pilot and continued until he earned his flight instructor certificate in 2023. He then came to work full time at our Fayetteville, AR location. Christian is excited to teach you how to fly and reach your goals, as he has, through our program here at EAS Flight Training. Give him a call and let him get you started on your aviation journey today.
Caleb grew up in the local area and became interested in aviation as a career while flying with his family on vacations. Caleb completed his muti engine training & flight instructor certificates with us here at EAS.
Caleb joined the EAS team as an instructor in the Spring of 2024 and looks forward to providing quality instruction to all of our students and renters.
Wendy is a senior at Missouri State University who discovered her passion for aviation just a couple years ago. Since then, she has immersed herself in the field, working in flight schools where she manages admissions, accounting, and social media.
She has participated in major aviation events such as Sun ‘n Fun and various fly-ins, which have further fueled her love for airplanes and the aviation community. Wendy is thrilled to see the aviation industry growing in her hometown area and takes pride in being part of its development.
If you don't know where to start, feel free to reach out to Wendy. She’s always happy to share her passion and help others get started on their own aviation journey.